MONROVIA – Former President George Manneh Weah has issued a stern call for national unity and constitutional fidelity following the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling reaffirming J. Fonati Koffa as the legitimate Speaker of the House of Representatives. In a public statement released Wednesday, Weah described the Court’s decision as “a crucial affirmation of the rule of law” and warned that any attempt to defy it could plunge Liberia into a deep constitutional crisis.
Weah, who served as president from 2018 to 2024, said the Supreme Court’s declaration should not be treated as a mere legal formality but as a binding decision critical to preserving the integrity of the country’s democratic framework. “Any attempt to undermine, ignore or dismiss this ruling threatens the very foundation of our nation,” he said.
The former president called on President Joseph Boakai and his administration to immediately comply with the ruling, stressing that rejecting the judiciary’s authority would amount to a dangerous rejection of the Constitution itself. He emphasized that such a move could undo years of fragile peace and democratic gains.
“Liberia’s strength lies in our adherence to justice and our respect for the rule of law,” Weah said. “Our democracy is founded on justice, legality, and the rule of law. It is our shared duty to defend these principles with unwavering resolve.”
Weah also appealed to Liberia’s international partners, including the United States and the European Union, to pressure the Boakai administration to respect the ruling. He praised the international community for its role in supporting Liberia’s peace and urged continued vigilance during what he termed “a critical moment” in the nation’s democratic journey.
He concluded his statement with a message to Liberians, urging them to remain united in protecting the Constitution and to resist political pressure that undermines justice and legality. “Our future depends on our collective commitment to uphold these sacred values,” he said.
The Supreme Court’s ruling comes after months of political tension in the House of Representatives, where a self-proclaimed majority bloc had attempted to sideline Speaker Koffa. The Court’s decision has brought legal clarity but left open questions about political cooperation within a deeply divided legislature.
